Typical price: £200
What is it: High-end, sound-isolating Bluetooth headphones with iPod adaptor
What we think: They may be very expensive and look ridiculous, but they're the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones we've tested to date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 July 2007
Tags: Etymotic, Etymotic ety8, speakers, sound quality, earphones
We like:
Wireless Bluetooth operation; excellent sound; tight seal effectively blocks out external sound; headphones ship with a nice carrying case
We don't like:
Very expensive; funky design may make you feel self-conscious; not suitable for sporting activities
You might also need:
iPod
CNET UK judgement:
While they're very expensive and look ridiculous, Etymotic's ety8s are the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones we've tested to date.
Full review:
Ever since the first Bluetooth headset for mobile phones came out, people have been eager to see the day when Bluetooth audio made the transition to stereo sound. This would enable you to ditch that wire connected to your iPod -- or other portable music device -- and feel, well, a bit more liberated. Continue Reading...
Etymotic ety8 History
1 Jun 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with Etymotic's ETY8: Yes, I look like a plonker
Etymotic's ETY8 sound-isolating Bluetooth headphones are our new favourite wireless friends. With great sound quality and full compatibility with iPods, we don't care what they look like
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